Target Recalls Plush Boys Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08002 · announced October 2, 2007 · Target · 820,000 units affected
The product
The recalled rattles were sold in three styles: a white baseball with red stitching, a brown football with white stitching, and an orange basketball with black stitching. The tag sewn into the rattle contains: "Reg. No. PA5706(CN), Distributed by Double Nice Co Ltd. 3f-2 No. 325, Wu Chuan Road, Taichung, Taiwan, Made in China."
The hazard
The recalled rattles can break open, releasing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from young children immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from March 2007 through May 2007 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.